Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS30
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Released August 2015
- Replaced the Olympus E-M10
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly close but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

The E-M10 II was unveiled 8 months later than the TS30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 II grades versus the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic TS30
E-M10 II | TS30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2015 | ![]() | January 2015 | More recent by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus E-M10 II
TS30 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic TS30
E-M10 II | TS30 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 II against the TS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and TS30 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and TS30.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The fresher E-M10 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-08-25 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 1.3 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $180 |